May 26, 2025 | Latest News
Many people think of child support as something that happens only within divorce proceedings. However, that’s not the case. Under California law, parents of the same child don’t need to have been married or even living together for child support to become...
May 26, 2025 | Latest News
It’s not surprising that when a couple begins the separation and divorce process, they no longer want to live together. Because California has a six-month waiting period from the time the divorce petition was served, the prospect of staying in the same home for...
May 26, 2025 | Latest News
For many people, the idea of drawing up a prenuptial agreement (often called a premarital agreement) seems to indicate they don’t think their upcoming marriage will last. But that’s not the right way to look at it. Instead, think of a prenuptial as the...
May 26, 2025 | Latest News
If you’re a father of children but never married the other parent, you may wonder if you have any rights if you separate as a couple. It’s natural to be concerned, as you want to remain part of your children’s lives, even if you’re not the...
May 26, 2025 | Latest News
California Family Court Judges may order a Child Custody Evaluation, called a 730 Evaluation in certain situations. Typically 730 Evaluations are ordered to look into the mental health and parenting practices of one or both of the parents. While it’s the Judge that...
May 26, 2025 | Latest News
CCRC is typically a requirement before any hearing where a party is requesting an order, it is imperative that fathers understand the goal of Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), before taking part in it. California mandates that parents attend mediation...